Lions, Za'Darius Smith

Lions Za'Darius Smith decision could help them land future free agents
The Detroit Lions were once a last-stop team where careers came to die unceremoniously. That is no longer the case.
Lions Had Classy Reason for Not Playing Za’Darius Smith in First Game After Trade
Speaking to the SNF crew after the Lions' epic comeback over the Texans, Smith revealed head coach Dan Campbell was not only insistent that he take the week off because he hadn't had a bye yet, but gave him two days to go to Florida to check on his house that had been hit by a hurricane.
Lions' Za'Darius Smith: Practices in full Wednesday
Practices in full Wednesday
Is Za'Darius Smith playing this week? Here's what Lions coach Dan Campbell said
The Detroit Lions opted to sit veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith last week, even though he was ready to play. Head coach Dan Campbell explained the thought process behind that and revealed that Smith will make his debut in Week 11.
Reacts Survey: What are your expectations for Za’Darius Smith’s Lions debut?
Checking in with Detroit Lions fans for our latest SB Nation Reacts survey: What are your expectations for Za’Darius Smith’s Lions debut?
Lions acquire Za’Darius Smith from Browns for draft picks
The Detroit Lions are bolstering their pass rush by acquiring one of the top targets available at the trade deadline. Detroit completed a trade with the Cleveland Browns to get Za’Darius Smith and a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2025 and a sixth-round pick in 2026.
Burning Question: What Is Expectation for Debut of Za'Darius Smith?
After sitting out last week, defensive end Za'Darius Smith will join the fold in Detroit's return to Ford Field after two ...
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Za'Darius Smith trade grades: Who won deal between Lions, Browns?
Hours ahead of the NFL's cutoff for moves on Tuesday, the Lions agreed to acquire defensive end Za'Darius Smith from ...
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He’s No Aidan Hutchinson, But Za’Darius Smith Is What Detroit Needed
The most impactful move may not take as many headlines as some of the wide receiver trades seen league-wide, but the Lions trade for Za’Darius Smith could be the type of transaction being ...
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Za'Darius Smith sees why Lions are 'dominant' after first practice with new team; DE hoping to play vs. Vikings
Whether or not Za'Darius Smith make his Lions debut on Sunday remains uncertain, but what his role will be in Detroit is clear. However, any perceived pressure of filling in for Hutchinson won't ...
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Detroit Lions vs. Texans inactives: Za'Darius Smith debut will have to wait
HOUSTON — Za'Darius Smith will get his bye week after all. Smith, the Detroit Lions' newly-acquired defensive end, is inactive for tonight's game against the Houston Texans. The Lions acquired ...
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Report: Za’Darius Smith not likely to play against Texans
The debut of new Detroit Lions defensive end Za’Darius Smith is likely on hold. After joining his new squad Friday, the team has reportedly decided not to play the veteran against the Houston ...
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Za’Darius Smith not expected to make Lions debut against Texans
The Detroit Lions listed Za’Darius Smith as questionable on Friday’s injury report. Now, it appears the newly acquired defensive end is trending toward sitting out altogether. According to the ...
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Final Drive: Za'Darius Smith couldn't play — so he turned into a coach in Lions' comeback
Houston — Za'Darius Smith wanted to play, but Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell wouldn't let him. The veteran pass rusher acquired by the Lions at Tuesday's deadline said during a postgame ...
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Lions' Za'Darius Smith might not be ready vs. Texans, but defense pumped to have him
The Detroit Lions are not sure if new addition Za'Darius Smith will be available for "Sunday Night Football" against the Houston Texans. On Wednesday, head coach Dan Campbell said they are going ...
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Detroit Lions’ classy gesture catches eye of former player
Last week, the Detroit Lions traded for defensive end Za’Darius Smith, hoping to bolster their pass rush and run defense ...